Hey everyone, like the title says, I have ordered my very first personal AR, and it's going to be a build. I decided to make a post about it just to see what anyone had to say.
After years of handling different AR-15s and other weapons platforms, and weeks upon weeks of buying research, here is my AR-15 build (ordered 5/18/15):
Lower;
Palmetto State Armory (PSA) stripped lower, plus lower parts kit
Geissele 2-Stage SSA-E 3.5lb trigger
Magpul MOE pistol grip
PSA M4 6 pos. stock, plus mil-spec buffer
Upper;
PSA stripped A3 upper receiver, forged, T-marked, M4 feed ramps
PSA upper parts kit
PSA 5.56 full auto NiB BCG, plus mil-spec charging handle
CMMG 5.56mm Barrel, 16.1" length, .750 Mid-Length Gas port, 1:7 twist, medium taper, 4140 Chrome-moly salt bath nitride barrel finish, M4 extension, properly head spaced.
CMMG Mid Gas Tube, stainless steel with pin.
CMMG Low Profile Gas Block .750, black
A2 flash hider
Additions;
Yankee Hill Machine Diamond Series Forearm mid-length free float quad rail
ProMag Vertical Grip
Troy Battlesight Di-Optic Micro Sight, front/rear BUIS
Magpul PMAG Gen 2 mag, 30 round
D&H aluminum mag, 30 round
Total build cost $1,250
I have yet to decide on an optics system, I'll use my irons until an Aimpoint/EOtech.
The only lubricant that I will be using on points of contact in the rifle will be Militec-1.
This rifle will NOT be a range toy/safe queen. It will be used at ranges while I am away from home, but not exclusively. I visit home nearly every other weekend, and as my family is in the agricultural business, I am often taking guns with me to ride around the farms/groves, in and out of trucks, on side-by-sides, 4-wheelers, etc. As anybody in Florida can tell you, hogs are nearly a constant source of shooting enjoyment.
All comments are welcome!
Thanks!